Aaron Paul Shares Tribute Following Death of RJ Mitte
RJ Mitte, the actor recognized for his portrayal of Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad, died on October 12. Following the announcement of his death, his former co-star Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman, shared a tribute on social media reflecting on their time together on set.
Aaron Paul remembers his former co-star
Aaron Paul characterized the death of RJ Mitte as an “absolutely tragic loss” in his public statement. In his social media tribute, Paul recalled meeting Mitte when the younger actor was a child and observing his professional development throughout the production of Breaking Bad. Paul noted Mitte’s resilience, stating that he was born into a world of challenges but never let them obstruct his path. He frequently referred to Mitte as “Superman” during their final meetings, citing the actor’s consistent kindness and strength.
“I’m so sorry, RJ. What an absolutely tragic loss,” Paul wrote. “I loved your laugh and the joy with which you surfed the wave we were all lucky enough to be on thanks to Breaking Bad.”
Advocacy for mental health awareness
Alongside his personal reflections, Aaron Paul used his platform to share a video previously recorded by Mitte regarding mental health. In the footage, Mitte discussed the difficulties of managing periods of uncertainty and the pressure to hide one's true emotions behind common phrases like “I’m fine” or “everything is okay.”
Mitte’s message in the video emphasized the importance of acknowledging internal struggles rather than suppressing them. “It is very important to take care of your physical health, but it is just as important to take care of your mental health,” Mitte stated in the recording. He encouraged his audience to be honest about their well-being, noting that it is acceptable to not always be okay. Paul echoed this sentiment in his post, urging anyone feeling lost, sad, or uncertain about the future to speak up and seek help.
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